Self Cleaning Door Handle Cover - Development of Prototype

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The problem of dirty door handles spreading infections from one user to another is widelyknown and publicised. This is why the NHS and Food Standards Agency specify that doorhandles must be cleaned routinely as part of the cleaning protocol. Despite these guidelines, itis widely acknowledged by professions in the industry that this cleaning rarely happens.The project aim is to develop a simple, consumable plastic handle that "snaps" onto anexisting pull handle to act as a cover. This “snap-on” handle will be coated in a speciallyselected, antibacterial coating which acts as a self-cleaning surface to kill bacteria & virusesand prevent cross-contamination from one user to another. The aim is for the product to have ashelf life of 6 to 9 months before it needs to be replaced, thus making it a consumable product.It will contain a visual indicator to make clear to end users when it needs to be replaced (i.e.because the antibacterial coating has “worn” and become ineffective).Once the prototype has been developed, the project aims to prove that there is significantproduct demand across a number of industries, specifically food processing, healthcare,schools & hotels. Pure Hold Ltd currently sells its Pure Hold Hygiene Handle (a geldispensing door handle) into these markets and early discussions with customers on theproduct concept indicate that they are interested in deploying it, hence why they have beenselected for prototype field trials as part of the project.This project is technically innovative as it brings together state-of-the-art, antibacterial coatingtechnology with cutting edge product design to make a product that customers can easily use,understand and benefit from. It is also commercially innovative because Pure Hold Ltd willutilise its existing infrastructure, customer contacts & experience to launch this “snap-on”product in the UK and Internationally, therefore significantly de-risking the project.